Arsene's feels Graeme's pain

Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger has every sympathy with his Newcastle counterpart Graeme Souness as he prepares for Wednesday’s clash on Tyneside.

Arsenal will have the luxury of knowing how leaders Chelsea have fared before taking on the Magpies at St James’ Park but that will be of little consequence for Wenger who knows that his side must keep winning if they are to stand any hope of catching Jose Mourinho’s men.